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Aurora Car Accident Lawyers
Turn to a Firm With a Long Track Record of Success
Car accidents are unexpected events that have unexpected consequences. Many car crashes cause serious injuries to the drivers and passengers involved, and even milder injuries can result in months of pain and discomfort.
Our experienced car accident lawyers in Aurora are prepared to fight for you in order to hold the responsible party accountable for the trauma you have experienced.
How Our Firm Can Help You!
- Initial Consultations are Free
- Millions of Dollars Recovered
- Award-Winning Representation
- 100+ Years of Combined Experience
At Pettit Law Office, we are here to help reduce your stress so you can focus on recovery. Call us at (417) 222-6640 to begin with a free case evaluation.
How to Determine Liability After a Car Accident
The first priority in a car accident injury case is fairly determining liability—who is legally at fault for the accident and thus for potential damages. Liability is decided based on establishing negligence, and while it may seem as though one driver is fully responsible for the crash, liability isn’t necessarily an either/or. Multiple parties may be ruled to bear responsibility for an accident.
Liability may be spread between parties such as:
- The drivers involved in the crash
- Nearby drivers
- Commercial freight or trucking company
- Public transit company
- Pedestrians
- A bar owner who fails to report a drunk driver
While this isn’t an exhaustive list, it shows how many potentially liable parties there may be in a case. Therefore, it is essential in a car accident injury case to have a trained car accident lawyer in Aurora to investigate your crash and advocate for your needs.
How Long Does It Usually Take to Settle a Car Accident Lawsuit?
The length of your car accident lawsuit will depend largely on the complexity of your case. Additionally, the extent of damage and whether or not the liable party is fighting the claim can also influence the duration. Typically, the shortest amount of time a claim can be resolved in a few months. However, complex claims can take up to several years to reach a resolution.
Having an experienced personal injury attorney to guide you through legal process can help alleviate the burden and stress of filing a car accident lawsuit as well as assist in expediting your claim while you focus on recovering.
Damages You May Be Entitled to Receive for a Car Accident
Our car accident lawyers have helped clients from across Southwest Missouri get reimbursed for the expenses they incur after being hurt in a wreck. In law, this reimbursement is often called “damages”.
Damages include missed work, medical bills, loss of companionship, loss of home services and changes in lifestyle caused by injuries sustained in an accident. We also help the passengers involved in the car wreck get the compensation they deserve after being injured due to no fault of their own.
Our Aurora Car Accident Attorneys Can Help
In auto injury cases, many insurance companies often try to get you to accept less than full value for your case. That is why Pettit Law Office prepares each case as if it is going to trial. It is important to hire an Aurora car accident lawyer who is experienced in handling jury trials in order to get the compensation you deserve.
Our firm has over 100 years of combined experience and has tried cases all over Missouri, including Cassville, Joplin, Springfield, Galena, Forsyth, Ozark and Kansas City. From the time we are hired on your case, we will work to get you the compensation you deserve.
Don't wait to get help. Call our team at (417) 222-6640 to schedule a free consultation today. Our team is ready to help you!
More About Our Firm
Why Hire Pettit Law Office
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Committed to serving the local community in & out of court.
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Spanish language option available for clients who need it.
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Long track record of successful verdicts & settlements.
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Lawyers & paralegals approach each case with compassion.
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Direct access to the same attorney from start to finish.
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Lawyers work closely with each client on a case-by-case basis.
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Over 100 years of combined injury law experience.
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Southwestern Missouri Location in Aurora
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All attorneys have trial experience & are prepared to go to trial.
